C48/100
MARTINSVILLE, CITY OF — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 13,600 people · Virginia
Water Source
Surface Water
County
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System ID
VA5690400
Violations
10
Contaminant Test Results
2 contaminants above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
chlorate | 550.00 µg/L | — | Above Goal |
Lead (90th percentile) | 0.004 mg/L | 0.015 mg/L | Above Goal |
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 2019.
Understanding violation severity
Tier 1Urgent health risk. Utility must notify all customers within 24 hours.Tier 2Important health or treatment issue. Customers notified within 30 days.Tier 3Administrative or monitoring issue. Reported in the annual water quality report.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) · Updated quarterly
Frequently Asked Questions About MARTINSVILLE, CITY OF
Is MARTINSVILLE, CITY OF water safe to drink?
MARTINSVILLE, CITY OF water receives a grade of C (48/100), which is considered fair. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 10 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has MARTINSVILLE, CITY OF detected?
69 contaminants were tested in MARTINSVILLE, CITY OF's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile), chlorate. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 2 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does MARTINSVILLE, CITY OF have any EPA violations?
Yes, MARTINSVILLE, CITY OF has 10 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2019. Violation types include MCL, MR, TT. 9 are health-based violations.
How many people does MARTINSVILLE, CITY OF serve?
MARTINSVILLE, CITY OF serves approximately 13,600 people, Virginia. The system provides water to 1 community: Martinsville City.
What type of water does MARTINSVILLE, CITY OF provide?
MARTINSVILLE, CITY OF sources its water from surface water. Surface water comes from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs and typically requires more extensive treatment. The utility's system ID is VA5690400.
How does MARTINSVILLE, CITY OF compare to other utilities in Virginia?
MARTINSVILLE, CITY OF scores 48/100 with a grade of C (fair). This score indicates room for improvement compared to other utilities. Visit our Virginia state page for a full comparison of water systems.